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Moxnox 1.0 Released: NT-like, POSIX-Compatible Hobby OS Running on Btrfs
Key points
- Moxnox 1.0 is an NT-like, POSIX-compatible hobby OS.
- It runs on the btrfs filesystem and supports self-hosting.
- The OS is written in C++ (130,000 lines) and supports amd64 and aarch64.
- It includes a full GNU base system.
Moxnox 1.0 Overview
Moxnox, a hobby operating system, has reached its 1.0 release. This OS is designed with an NT-like architecture, particularly in its syscall choices, while maintaining POSIX compatibility. It is capable of self-hosting, meaning it can compile its own source code within the OS environment.
Technical Specifications and Features
The operating system is built with approximately 130,000 lines of C++ code. It supports both amd64 and aarch64 architectures. A key feature is its reliance on the btrfs filesystem, though the btrfs implementation is noted as basic and not yet hardened for production use. Moxnox 1.0 also includes a full GNU base system, allowing it to run recompiled Unix-like software.
Testing and Installation
Users can test Moxnox 1.0 in QEMU on both amd64 and ARM platforms using provided disk images and kernel EFI files. Installation instructions involve preparing a btrfs partition, downloading the OS tarball, and extracting it to the mounted filesystem. The developers recommend using recent versions of btrfs-progs for compatibility.
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Primary sources
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Moxnox, a hobby operating system, released version 1.0, featuring an NT-like design with POSIX compatibility and self-hosting capabilities. The OS runs on the btrfs filesystem and is available for amd64 and aarch64 architectures, providing a GNU base system.